My son was detained for shoplifting at Kmart I received a civil demand for $300 to pay in 30 days or it will double to $600?

The civil demand is often the equivalent of a fine. It is not criminal in nature and is not related to the criminal process. You can still be...

Do I have to pay the Civil demand fee?

The civil demand is often the equivalent of a fine. It is not criminal in nature and is not related to the criminal process. You can still be...

How do you go about getting info. expunged

If you had ARD, the case was dismissed or there was a not guilty, an expungement can be done. However, if you pled guilty or were found guilty pf...

Do we need a civil lawyer and how do I find one that has been successful in law suits against the PA Department of Corrections?

There are often attorneys that will specialize in these types of matters. It can be difficult, since showing this was the fault of DOC procedures...

Is there a time frame before sentencing for withdrawing a guilty plea?

How did you discover who the CI was? Regardless, it is very difficult to withdraw a guilty plea. However, it is much, much more likely for it to...

I am currently on Pa state parole and I have 3 week left to max out,can they pull my street time for a un successful completion

If you violate parole, you can be pulled and forced to do your back time. I am not sure the terms of your parole or why this is being done. ...

How was this not discovered earlier? How can an appeal have been filed without these transcripts unless they do not contain a vital part of the...

How can i get my $10,000 i posted for my sons bail 10 years ago and he returned to court and case was completed, the court says

You will likely need the assistance of an attorney. The fact that this is from ten years ago, tells me there is more to this scenario. Since you...

What happens if you still owe supervision fees?

There are various things that can occur. It largely depends upon whether there has been attempts to pay these fees. Sometimes they send it to...

This is most likely a civil demand letter. It is distinguishable from the criminal charges. I often advise clients not to pay the demand unless...